How to Apply a Screen Protector on Your Mobile Device
After you spend hundreds of dollars on a new smartphone or tablet, shelling out even more for a protective plastic cover may be a hard sell. Screen protectors or screen guards are great in theory, but many people find they attract dust, trap air bubbles, and are difficult to apply. Here are the basic for applying a screen protector on your mobile device.
What to Look for in a Screen Protector
Full Body Front and Back Protection: If you plan on reselling your smartphone or tablet, get a screen protector for both the front and back of your device. It’s just as easy to scratch up and ruin the back of a smartphone as it is the front. Model-Specific Screen Protectors: Look for screen protectors made specifically for your device, since these screen protectors come with customized films that universal protectors do not. Wrapsol is one of the few screen protector manufacturers we found with custom protectors for certain types of phones. Besides being strong enough to withstand daily abuse, Wrapsol screens fit well and add texture to make the phone more comfortable to use. Multiple Packs: Applying a screen protector isn’t the hardest thing you’ll do in your life, but it can be frustrating. Everyone thinks the alignment, dust, and bubbles problems won’t be an issue because he or she has steady hands or played Operation a bunch of times as a child, but these things are not designed to go on smoothly. That’s why many of them come in 3-packs, so you can reapply. Anti-Glare: If you use your device in sunlight a lot, you may want to look for an anti-glare screen protector. While we personally have not tried these kinds of screen guards, it makes sense to use a matte screen protector on a glossy (or matte) screen, if glare is a concern for you.
Screen Protectors Versus Device Cases
Some smartphone cases and tablet cases offer protective plastic shells or screens you can view or interact through but don’t offer any protection for the screen once the case is opened. Although device cases with built-in screen protectors seem like the ideal all-in-one solution, the plastic covers are often so thick that they’re not very usable, and the gap between the plastic and your device’s display is a further hindrance to touch controls. A screen protector, because it lays right on top of the screen, does not shift or add any noticeable bulk. But they can be a pain to apply.
